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Romantic, Private 1 Br Getaway With Pool And Stunning Views

Cottage with private pool, near Virgin Islands National Park

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Skyloft
From the bedroom french door.
Exterior
Outdoor pool shower
The tropical forest has been impacted by the 2017 Hurricanes. It is recovering.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Coral Bay, St John
  • Place, Virgin Islands National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinnamon Bay Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Trunk Bay
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Thomas (STT-Cyril E. King)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic, Private 1 Br Getaway With Pool And Stunning Views

Skyloft, a modern vacation cottage newly constructed in 2015, is perched on a tropical hillside 600 feet above Coral Bay one mile from the Virgin Islands National Park. It is one-half mile from the shops and restaurants of Coral Bay. The home consists of two buildings, a kitchen and a bedroom/bathroom. There is a spacious tile deck, a back deck shaded area, and external grilling kitchen, and a 12-foot diameter freshwater pool. There are two tropical outdoor showers. Access to the Skyloft deck and the spectacular view is by way of three flights of stairs from the cement parking area.

Many Coral Bay Restaurants, such as Skinny Legs, Rhum Lines/Indigo Grill, Oasis, Danforth and Aqua Bistro, are less than one mile away.

A 10 minute drive northwest brings you to the Maho, Cinnamon, and Trunk Bay beaches. A 10 minute drive east brings you to Salt Pond Beach. Also within this radius are hiking trails, plantation ruins, water sports rentals, restaurants, bars and shops.

The Skyloft indoor kitchen includes a sink, a 2-burner stove top, a small microwave, blender, toaster, a unique, full-capacity, under-counter refrigerator/freezer, cabinets and eat-in counter space for 2. There is a small but complete inventory of cooking pans and pots along with necessary utensils and plates.

The outdoor kitchen features a built-in gas grill, a sink and electricity. There is a sheltered outdoor dining/lounging area between the two buildings. Skyloft is specifically designed for guests seeking privacy and elegant outdoor living.

The bedroom is a separate, enclosed, fully-screened building with a queen-sized bed, ceiling-fan, air conditioning, two closets, and an enclosed bathroom featuring access to an outdoor shower. The outdoor shower has stunning views of Coral Bay, Hurricane Hole, Tortola, Norman Island, Peter Island and the Sir Francis Drake Channel.

The large tiled outdoor deck is perfect for lounging, dining and relaxing. At the east end of the deck is a 12-foot diameter freshwater pool. The second outdoor shower is by the pool.

Skyloft faces Northeast. The sun travels behind the property in the southern sky, providing natural shade for the deck in the morning and in the afternoon. There is all-day shade in the outdoor dining area and off to the side of the deck beyond the external grilling kitchen.

The property is secluded and private, surrounded by a lush tropical forest.

Beach towels, beach chairs, and a cooler are available for excursions.

There is a minimum stay requirement of 7 nights

Skyloft is closed during the months of August and September. Check the calendar for precise closing and opening dates.










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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. John

Located in St. John, this cottage is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of Virgin Islands National Park and Cinnamon Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tortola Cruise Ship Port. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.
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Coral Bay, St John

What's nearby

  • Virgin Islands National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maho Beach - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cinnamon Bay - 16 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cinnamon Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Trunk Bay - 27 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Thomas (SPB-St. Thomas Seaplane Base) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Admiral’s Bar
  • ‪Skinny Legs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Windmill Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Johnny Lime - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shambles - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic, Private 1 Br Getaway With Pool And Stunning Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Romantic, Private 1 Br Getaway With Pool And Stunning Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Romantic, Private 1 Br Getaway With Pool And Stunning Views located?

Located in the heart of St. John, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Virgin Islands National Park, Johnson Bay and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Hurricane Hole and Ajax Peak are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jim Pfeiffer

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We escaped from New York City in the 1970's and moved to New Hampshire. We are both retired now and are dedicated to escaping the Winter. We are particular fans of Coral Bay, and therefore built our Cottage there. Coral Bay's atmosphere is atmosphere is funky and friendly. Johnny Lime (BBQ) 0.5 miles from our deck has quite a following as does "Lime Out" a Taco Barge featuring tacos, beverages, and floating couches. It is anchored slightly to the East in Coral Bay

Why they chose this property

We have vacationed on the island of St. John for over 25 consecutive years. We started as campers at the Cinnamon Bay Campground, graduated to a decade of bareboat chartering in the USVI and BVI, and then began renting vacation homes in Coral Bay. At first, we visited once a year, then twice a year, then on occasion, three times a year. It was pretty clear that we liked St. John and Coral Bay. We purchased the property in 2002, finalized building plans in 2013 and began construction in 2014. The project was completed in January of 2015. Skyloft is built to current construction codes, has an occupancy permit and has passed electrical and fire inspections.

Skyloft, named for its small footprint and spectacular VIP view of all the 'action' Our Coral Bay Cottage is our vision of simple, upscale, relaxing, outdoor tropical living.
We were visited by hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Skyloft was damaged, but the damage was repairable. Except for the entry stairs, which were destroyed, no critical infrastructure was damaged. The roof and deck remained intact. We flew down to St. John in November 2017, and stayed, affecting repairs through the beginning of May 2018. The stairway has been fully rebuilt and is ready now. The entire villa has been restored, cleaned and repainted inside and out. We returned in November 2018 to supervise the remaining recovery work and complete our "task list". We have delayed opening our home for guest rental until January 2019 because we want to be sure every detail is attended to.

We are again, as of July, 2018, accepting reservations. Our rental season begins in January and ends August 1 (to avoid the peak of hurricane season). We are happy to share Skyloft with you. Welcome!

What makes this property unique

There are many wonderful homes and cottages for rent on St. John. We designed our home to include the best features from all of our rental and camping and sailing experiences over the years including upscale villas, Maho Bay Campground, Cinnamon Bay and Concordia Eco-retreat. Skyloft features affordability, privacy, outdoor living and cooking, and screened-in sleeping, We have two spectacular outdoor showers, a small private pool, unbeatable views and a naturally shaded, second deck at the edge of tropical woodland.

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